NHTSA Recall 03V202000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V202000; Date: Jun. 3, 2003
Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Spartan K2; 2002 Spartan K2; 2003 Spartan K2; 2004 Spartan K2; 2001 Spartan ME2; 2002 Spartan ME2; 2003 Spartan ME2; 2004 Spartan ME2; 2001 Spartan Mountain Master; 2002 Spartan Mountain Master; 2003 Spartan Mountain Master; 2004 Spartan Mountain Master; 2001 Spartan Mountain Master Gt; 2002 Spartan Mountain Master Gt; 2003 Spartan Mountain Master Gt; 2004 Spartan Mountain Master Gt
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 375
Recall Summary:
On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
How to Fix:
Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (ext. #390) or spartan at 517-543-6400.
Recall Notes:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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